IFFNY 2018 — 7th Edition, May 25–29

Submissions: 500+

Selected (Top 40 competition films)

Films by category (competition):

• Feature Films: 5 (The Kiss, Kids with Guns*, Unwanted, One Bedroom, Rooftop Story) — *carried from the listing
• Short Films: ~15
• Documentaries: ~10 (Bill Viola, Avec L’amour, Operation Wedding, Behind the Cove, A Year in Antarctica, Ceremonial Tattoo, Parivara, Terraza 7, House No. 57, Xhanfise Keko)
• Music Videos: not listed as separate category in competition

Countries: USA, UK, Brazil, Spain, Israel, Macedonia, Kosovo, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Argentina, Albania, Japan, France, Czech Republic, Qatar, India, Australia — 19 countries (confirmed from director’s letter)

Jury: 5 members — Jotti Ejlli (President), Ibër Deari, Margherita Peluso, Kendrick Merdani, John Blenn

Awards: 9 categories (Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Feature Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Production, Best Cinematography + Special Festival Awards)

Edition: 7th